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Welcome to Guidance! Mrs. Michele Russell, Guidance Counselor russellm@berkeley.k12.sc.us Purpose: At Bonner Elementary School, the comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program is an essential component of the total instructional program, which provides all students the opportunity for optimum development. Students should gain skills that assist them with their own development toward productive citizenship. Mission: The Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program is designed to assist the school and community in planning, developing, and implementing a program that supports the personal, social, educational and career development of all students Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Philosophy and Rationale:
· All children are unique and should be respected with dignity.
· Every student can succeed at high levels.
· Learning is a lifelong process.
· Fostering a positive self-image is the collaborative effort of the school, home and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship.
· The needs and diversity of all students are addressed at all educational levels.
· Every student needs appropriate personal and social skills to achieve optimum benefits from the educational program.
· Comprehensive guidance counseling is a developmentally appropriate program rather than support services.
· The guidance program is an integral part of the overall educational program and serves as a critical link to the instructional program and the community.
· The guidance program provides developmental opportunities and experiences as it addresses student development areas: learning to live, learning to learn, and learning to work. K-5 Classroom Guidance Activities:
Character Education
Anger Management
Career Exploration
Making Decisions
Building Positive Self-esteem
Responsibility
Study Skills/Class Preparation
Conflict Resolution K-5 Small Group Topics
Self-esteem
Family Changes
(Divorce/Separation)
Grief
Anger Management School-wide Activities
Promotes school-wide Drug Awareness.
Promotes school-wide Fire Safety Activities.
Coordinates Career Fair
Provides information on community resources for families.
Attends parent-teacher conferences and staffings when needed as a resource.
Coordinates school-wide testing programs (PASS)
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